The Shack

This is the dwelling we call “The Shack”. Β We lived in this tiny little place while we built our guest house. We then moved into the guest house while we built the main house. Did I tell you we first lived in an RV? It was a 4 year process. Β The shack is where our guests stay.

What a crazy week we have had. We had guests coming in and were trying to get all the last minute school preparation done because school starts tomorrow. Right before our guests arrived we found out that…

we are having a baby!

I haven’t had time to wrap my head around that, but this morning it all became very overwhelming and I crashed. I just woke up from a long and much needed nap. Oh, the wonders of good sleep. Β We are bracing ourselves for the sickness, but are over the moon about a brand new baby.

35 thoughts on “The Shack

  1. It’s just beautiful!! And Congrats on the new addition!

  2. i just spit my milk out…..

  3. That don’t look like any shack I ever seed! Gorgeousness! I’m glad that you are so excited for number 10!!! Sorry to hear that you get super sick tho…God bless you and give you lots of rest and non-nausea hours:)

  4. Awe, I love your blog! This “shack” is breathtaking! Congrats on the new baby!!

  5. Exciting! I’ll be praying for a happy and healthy pregnancy!

  6. love the shack!!!! Congrats about the baby!!! we love babies around here.

  7. I think I see a spider. I hope you are able to either get your RX at a reasonable rate or that you don’t get morning sickness this time around. God bless you all. Thank you for everything.

  8. When I saw Hazel’s second birthday, I thought “I wonder when
    the next baby will come?” Congratulations!!! God has greatly
    blessed you.

  9. LOVE The Shack! And LOVE that you are having a baby! Praying you are blessed with a good pregnancy! I understand how the sick part is…

  10. God’s Blessings on your new little one that’s on the way! Being a mom of 10, I have to admit that ‘Going to Germany’ have been some of the best days of my life!!

  11. Number 10…oh my goodness! Jen, you truly are my hero! What an amazing mom you are! (I’m sure you are probably quite familiar with it by now, but Zofran helps the sickies a bit…)
    πŸ™‚

  12. Congratulations!! How exciting for you! “The Shack” looks so cosy πŸ™‚

  13. Wow! “The Shack” looks awesome! A bit improved since we stayed in it;although it was cozy even then! Praying you have a nausea free pregnancy..it is possible…Love Mom Karen

  14. Wow, i love the shack! and WOW a baby! Yay!

  15. CONGRATULATIONS!!! πŸ™‚ Praying you aren’t as sick this time. The Shack is BEAUTIFUL! Loved the pictures. πŸ™‚

  16. Congratulations! How exciting for you and your family! The “shack” is beautiful. Blessings to you:)

  17. WOW! Times 10!! You are amazing my dear πŸ™‚ Wishing you the best with fighting off being sick. At least you got to enjoy summer!!
    I would come and stay in the shack anyday….all of your lil touches are gorgeous. BIG hugs to you all on the upcoming addition!!

    XOX

    ps – I know this sounds weird but SOUR candy (those lil sour watermelon slices and peach slices) helped with my “morning” sickness. I wish they would name it something else. Like “anytime you are breathing” sickness. YUCK.

  18. When you posted Hazel’s 2nd birthday pics, the thought crossed my mind. Congratulations!

  19. Congrats again, and I want to be your guest!! πŸ™‚ I heard that fresh pineapple helps the nausea.. It did w/ this little one, but then I don’t get like you so not sure anything besides drugs would help you!

  20. Yay! Congrats! I’m having my 5th on Sept. 19th. πŸ™‚

  21. wow Jen!!! How exciting! Hope your sickness doesn’t last too long…..oh and “the shack” looks pretty amazing!

  22. What a beautiful shack! Congrats on the new baby. I discovered your blog when Violet was quite small and enjoy it every day. Prayers for a healthy pregnancy.

  23. Oooooooh the baby is such an excitement! I can’t wait! Congratulations!!!!

  24. Woooooooowwwwww!!!! That is amazing! You go girl:) Bring on the carrots. (At least I THINK that’s what you basically lived on while pregnant) This guest house is just beautiful

  25. Congrats on the baby! I have just one child, so I love reading all about your big family! I’ve been trying to find blue paint just like that for my guest bedroom. Do you know which brand/color it is? I love your shack!

  26. Oh, this is wonderful news! Congratulations!!! πŸ˜€

  27. oh, jen!! congratulations!! i knew you would make it an even ten…

  28. congradulations!!!

  29. This is beautiful bedroom. I love it! Congrats for on the new baby and hope you have a easy pregnancy.

  30. Amazing!!!!! You and your honey are amazing! πŸ˜‰ Love to you!

  31. Jen-
    What blessed news for your beautiful family! Last time I checked your blog, I was struck by the photo of Hazel..her big eyes looking so grown and content. She seemed ready to be big now. Almost not needing help with her candles. Who knew that meant she would be a “Big Sister”!! Hope you are feeling well. Be proud of your strength and the mother you are holding this family love all together. Much Love!

  32. Jen – I need you to come out to Philly to give my place a makeover πŸ™‚ Additionally, you are beyond blessed! Another beautiful baby to add to the bunch…love it!!!

  33. Congratulations, Jen!! Praying a “skip-over” the nausea/sickness for you. You’re just bursting forth in the blessings, all over the place. Just in communicating with you, briefly, I can see the “why”. Blessings to you.

  34. I am jealous. Terribly jealous. We have 9 as well. I wish you the best pregnancy ever! And hope this one wants to be a baby longer than Hazel!!!

  35. The shack?! Ahhh soooo beautiful. Wish I could hire you to style up my house πŸ˜‰

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